Meet Dr. Bryan Gehm

Dr. Bryan Gehm, DC, MS is the owner of Forgey Chiropractic in Vancouver, WA, and has been practicing chiropractic since 2013. He and Dr. Haley Gehm joined the Forgey team in the summer of 2021, coming from Evergreen Family Chiropractic. Dr. Bryan is a neuromuscular specialist with a background in sports medicine who loves being able to help people get back to living their normal lives without pain through chiropractic.

Owner, Forgey Chiropractic, Vancouver, WA
Washington State chiropractic license: CH 60443347
Doctor of Chiropractic and M.S. in Exercise and Sports Science, University of Western States (2013)
B.S. in Human Physiology, University of Oregon
Focus areas: sports injuries, car accident injuries, work injuries (L&I), and back and neck pain

From Evergreen Family Chiropractic to Forgey Chiropractic

In 2013, Dr. Bryan graduated from the University of Western States, earning a Doctor of Chiropractic degree as well as a Master of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Physiology.

Both during his time at Evergreen Family Chiropractic and now at Forgey Chiropractic, Dr. Bryan treats a wide range of patients ranging from recreational enthusiasts and professional athletes to office workers and the elderly. Taking an evidence-based approach to treatment, he uses chiropractic manipulation, nutritional counseling, soft tissue work and exercise rehabilitation to return his patients back to their optimal health and performance.

If you are a new patient, Dr. Bryan is the chiropractor for you! He loves treating new patients and creates a welcoming, comfortable environment for people who may be anxious about their appointments. People may have seen videos online of adjustments that end in really loud pops of the back or neck and be a little scared. Dr. Bryan is quick to reassure that there are many different ways to improve movement, from slower adjustments done multiple times to quick adjustments done just once. He stresses that chiropractic is not a one-size-fits-all treatment and takes a customized approach according to every individual patient’s needs.

Chiropractic for Stress Relief

When asked about some of the more surprising benefits of chiropractic, Dr. Bryan points to stress and tension relief. “Most people don’t realize how much tension and stress they hold,” he says, describing how desk jobs, too much sitting and feeling stressed all the time can take a real toll on our bodies. Stress leads to physical symptoms like back pain and migraines, but chiropractic can help.

Get to Know Dr. Bryan

What made you become a chiropractor?
I became a chiropractor because of its connection with sports medicine. When I was in school, I knew I wanted to do something in the medical field and I was interested in sports and athletics. Combining those two led to chiropractic. I was interested in athletes, pain and fixing the cause of pain with different exercises and stretches.

How do you balance a busy chiropractic practice with family life?
That’s a good question that we are figuring out! Before we just had a small practice where we split our time evenly. One of us was treating patients and one of us was taking care of our kids. Now, the practice is bigger and we are working a lot more often, but we’ve been figuring it out. People sometimes ask how we can work together, but it’s great because Haley knows exactly what my work days are like and vice-versa. Haley and I can balance our work with our patients and know what the other person has been doing all day.

What should we all be doing every day to improve health and well-being?
Take more breaks from sitting! We need to move more. People who work at desks or drive a lot or are just sitting all day for several hours at a time should break up those periods of inactivity with a little bit of movement to change the position they’re in. Sitting too much creates poor habits, tension and tightness. Get up and move, go for a little walk, just change what you’re doing to relieve some of that tension and tightness.

Please call Forgey Chiropractic at 360-573-5500 to schedule your appointment.